Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced that it has released the newest version of GibbsCAM NC programming software, GibbsCAM 2015. New release introduces its new engine, the Universal Kinematic Machine (UKM), while maintaining the ease of use for which GibbsCAM is known.

GibbsCAM UKM was developed to further simplify programming, provide the flexibility to easily support the most advanced machines and accurately simulate all of the machine components and capabilities of any machine. Driven by UKM, GibbsCAM supports most machine configurations available today and even machines that haven't been invented yet. GibbsCAM 2015, with GibbsCAM UKM, provides the most accurate and complete rendering and machine simulation available, simplifies programming of complex machines, and enables system-wide performance improvements.

GibbsCAM 2015 version 10.9.16 Update List:

Fix: Resolved an issue in the Plugin Manager that was placing the menu items for ProAXYZ incorrectly.Fix: Resolved an issue that caused incorrect drilling depths after loading legacy process files.Fix: Resolved an issue that caused the "Profiler" to get displayed after loading particular part files.Fix: Resolved an issue that caused the system to crash when using a particular macro with the Hole Wizard.Fix: Resolved an issue that could potentially crash the system while copying tool tiles.

About Gibbs and Associates, A Cimatron Company

Gibbs and Associates - For thirty years, Gibbs and Associates has been a leader in providing cutting edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity. Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them. Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal, Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality solution with the service and support that successful customers require.

About 3D Systems

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